Eng. Hamad Al Ameri

Engineer Hamad Al Ameri is the Managing Director and Group CEO of Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC, one of the fastest-growing Abu Dhabi-based investment holding companies, with more than 250 businesses spread across healthcare, renewable energy, petrochemical and other industries as well as real estate, construction and hospitality. A recognised and accomplished business leader in the UAE, Engineer Hamad Al Ameri has spearheaded the rapid and comprehensive transformation of Alpha Dhabi Holding since being appointed Group CEO in 2021. Under his leadership, Alpha Dhabi has grown into a globally engaged investor in emerging businesses and future sectors as well as a catalyst of the UAE's economic growth and diversification.

Engineer Hamad Al Ameri also holds key positions in other prominent listed companies in the UAE; he is the Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company PJSC, Vice Chairman of National Marine Dredging Company, a Board Member of Aldar Properties PJSC, Pure Health Holding PJSC, and ADC Acquisition Corporation PJSC Shares. Prior to Alpha Dhabi Holding, he was the CFO and then CEO of Al Rajhi United Investment Holding, a multi-billion-dollar family holding with interests in real estate, banking, asset management, retail and financial investments with a presence in GCC, UK and USA. He previously held a number of positions, including: Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Marine Dredging Company, currently known as NMDC Group, between March 2021 and March 2024, Senior International Investment Advisor at the Royal Group, Director of Operations and Board Member at Hydra Properties, and CEO of Emirates Refreshments Company between 2020 and 2021.

Education & Recognition

Engineer Hamad Al Ameri holds an MBA from the Canadian University in Dubai alongside a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the American University in Dubai. Forbes Middle East ranked him among the "Most Powerful CEOs in the Middle East" for 2024.

Career History

• Managing Director and Group CEO, Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC (2021–present)
• CFO and CEO, Al Rajhi United Investment Holding
• CEO, Emirates Refreshments Company (2020–2021)
• Director of Operations and Board Member, Hydra Properties
• Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, National Marine Dredging Company/NMDC Group (March 2021–March 2024)

Construction Industry Background

Trojan Construction & Holding Group was founded in 2012 by Eng. Hamad Al Ameri and is a subsidiary and construction vertical of Alpha Dhabi Holding. A civil engineer by training, Hamad Al Ameri started Trojan in 2009 with the launch of Trojan General Contracting (TGC). From starting as the first employee of the business, Ameri has seen his operations grow to the point of having 25,000 staff on the payroll.

What Eng. Hamad Al Ameri could bring to Alpha Dhabi Holding

Based on his documented career trajectory, Eng. Al Ameri brings a rare combination of deep construction industry expertise and diversified financial acumen to Alpha Dhabi Holding. His foundational background as a civil engineer who founded and scaled Trojan from startup to a 25,000-person global contractor positions him to strategically guide Alpha Dhabi's substantial construction portfolio. His subsequent executive roles as CFO and CEO of the multi-billion-dollar Al Rajhi United Investment Holding demonstrate sophisticated financial and multi-sector management capabilities. Under his leadership since 2021, Alpha Dhabi achieved a USD 30 billion market capitalization and expanded to over 30 countries. His recognition by Forbes Middle East as one of the most powerful CEOs reflects his ability to navigate complex, multi-industry conglomerates while maintaining strategic focus on innovation, sustainability, and stakeholder value creation across global markets.